Sports

ALPINE — The Sul Ross State University baseball team (3-45 Lone Star Conference, 4-46) lost 17-3 to Oklahoma Christian (13-35 LSC, 14-36), Sunday at Kokernot Field. The Eagles scored eight runs over the first four innings to effectively sealed the game. For Sul Ross State, senior Estevan Ortiz and junior Chris Ulloa had two hits each. Junior Noah Tofan (1-4) gave up eight hits, eight runs with seven earned, walked four and struck out one in 3.3 innings. Sul Ross State has finished the 2025 season.

A Season Standout

MIDLAND — The Fort Stockton Panther Tennis Team delivered a remarkable performance at the District 3-4A Tournament held in Midland on Monday and Thursday, April 21 and 24. With grit, determination, and plenty of Panther pride, the team battled through tough draws and emerged with several standout finishes — including three athletes punching their tickets to the upcoming Regional Tournament in Lubbock.

MONAHANS — In a game that felt more like a Hollywood script than a district play-in, the Fort Stockton Panthers pulled off an exhilarating 2-1 walk-off victory over the Pecos Eagles last Friday night in Monahans, securing their place in the playoffs in true Team Never Quit fashion.

The Fort Stockton Middle School Swim Team closed out their season with a powerful showing at the Jr. Comanche Swimming Invitational on Friday, April 25, capturing a 2nd place overall team finish with 326 points.

Junior Tori Owens has four hits as the Sul Ross State University softball team (8-36 Lone Star Conference, 11-42) lost 11-1 and 12-4 to Eastern New Mexico (23-21 LSC, 30-24), Sunday at Lobo Softball Field.

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This past weekend Joshua Franco, great nephew of Rudy and Sophia Franco, made his hometown pro debut. Josh, who is a four-time national amateur champion, fought his second pro fight at the Ector County coliseum Saturday night.

The Fort Stockton High School softball and baseball teams closed out their district schedules this past week with emotional and hard-fought matchups on Senior Night. With playoff hopes on the line for baseball and a dramatic finish for softball, both programs gave their fans plenty to cheer for at home.

Three Fort Stockton Panther athletes represented Fort Stockton High School on one of the biggest stages in West Texas at the UIL 4A Region I Track Meet held April 18-19 at Lowrey Field at PlainsCapital Park in Lubbock.